Rangers began the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Katsina United.
Katsina United looked set to claim maximum points after Luis Dadong opened the scoring seven minutes before the break.
The Flying Antelopes, however, rescued a point deep into stoppage time through Chibueze Oputa.
Nine-time champions Enyimba endured a disappointing start to the campaign, going down 2-1 to Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna.
Aliyu Goyi handed Tornadoes the lead five minutes before half-time, but Wonah Williams restored parity for Enyimba in the 71st minute.
Michael Olalusi struck the decisive goal for the Ikon Allah Boys seven minutes from time to secure all three points.
In Port Harcourt, Rivers United opened their campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Plateau United.
Abdulrasheed Dabai and Wasiu Falolu were on target for the Pride of Rivers.
At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Barau FC recorded an impressive 3-1 victory over Nasarawa United.
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Joseph Atule, Al’Amin Umar and Sugau Aliyu found the net for Barau FC, while Abubakar Abdullahi scored Nasarawa United’s consolation goal.
Kwara United and Kano Pillars shared the spoils following an entertaining 2-2 draw in Ilorin.
Kano Pillars raced into a 2-0 lead through Shola Abdulraheem and veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali, before the Harmony Boys staged a comeback. Alex Jerry bagged a brace for the hosts.
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, former champions Bendel Insurance came from behind to defeat Warri Wolves 2-1.
Eventus Itolowo stunned the hosts by putting Warri Wolves ahead after just five minutes.
Bendel Insurance responded through Kayode Oke’s penalty before Alex Oweilayefa completed the turnaround.
In the contest between two newly promoted sides, Doma United claimed a 2-0 victory over Sporting Lagos at the Pantami Stadium.
Full Results
Barau 3-1 Nasarawa United
Kwara United 2-2 Kano Pillars
Rangers 1-1 Katsina United
Dona United 2-0 Sporting Lagos
Ikorodu City 3-1 Ranchers Bees
Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Enyimba
Rivers United 2-0 Plateau United
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Wolves
By Adeboye Amosu
